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BS Elementary Education Master's Degree Child and Family Studies

Mrs. Heather Morton

Let me introduce myself to you! I have been teaching in NC for over 26 years. I attended Appalachian State University and then went on to obtain my Master's degree from UNC-Charlotte. My philosophy of teaching is that you need to focus on the whole child, not just parts such as reading, math, etc. If we do not focus on all aspects of a child's development, then he/she will never be successful in other areas.  One way to accomplish this goal is by creating a partnership with the families in my classroom. You are your child's first and most important teacher. By working together in a collaborative manner, we can ensure that your child will reach his/her fullest potential. 

When I am not teaching, I enjoy spending time with my family! I have an eighteen-year-old daughter that has just started at the community college! My husband works in IT in Cary, NC. We enjoy traveling in our spare time.  The beach is one of our favorite spots! 

I look forward to getting to know each of you this year!

Happy Learning!
Heather

If you would like to purchase items for our classroom, please click on the link provided by Mrs. Heather Morton's Amazon Wish List.

DonorsChoose Project that helps our classroom. Please access my teacher page.

  • Driver's License

    • To enter the school, you MUST bring a VALID Driver’s License to scan into the computer system                                                                                 

    before you can check your child out of school or enter the building.

    • It will record the number of times that you are entering and leaving the 

    school early/late.   

                                    

  • Sick

    • When your child is absent/late, due to a doctor’s appointment you must send a Doctor’s note with the following information:
    • Child’s Name
    • Teacher's Name
    • Date of absence(s)
    • Reason for absence

     

    • Your child must be fever-free for 24 hours without the assistance of fever-reducing medication. 
    • If your child is vomiting or has diarrhea, do not send them to school. Your child must be free of these symptoms for 24 hours prior to returning to school.

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     Supplies

    Kindergarten Supply List

    Headphones

    1 pair of Safety Scissors

    24 Glue Sticks

    3 packs of 24 Crayola crayons

    1 box of black dry erase markers

    1 pencil box (no bags!)

    1 pack of Ticonderoga Pencils (this brand is the best for sharpening)

    1 plain white t-shirt (one size bigger-needs to be able to be worn at the end of the year)

    A set of extra clothes (all labeled with your child's name) in a clear Ziploc bag with their name.

     

    Wish List Items

    Mrs. Morton's Amazon Wish List

    Amazon Gift Cards (to purchase classroom supplies)

    Laminate Pouches

       Ziploc bags of all sizes

        Hand Sanitizer

    Clorox Wipes

    Kleenex

    White and Colored Copy Paper

    White and Colored Cardstock Paper

    Band-Aides

    Color Expo Markers

    Juices boxes and extra snacks

     

     

  • DailySchedule

    Mrs. Morton’s Kindergarten Schedule

    8:25–8:55  Arrival (unpack, bathroom, quiet centers, manipulatives)

    8:55–9:00  Announcements

    9:00-9:10  Morning Meeting (greeting, sharing, activity)

    9:10–9:50  Reading (Fundations, Heggerty)

    9:50-10:55  Math 

    11:00–11:30  Lunch

    11:35-12:45  Reading

    12:45-1:15    Math

    1:20-1:50      Recess

    1:55 – 2:40   Enrichment Classes

    2:45-3:15      WIN

    3:15 – 3:45    Social Studies/Science

                                                      Enrichment Schedule                                                 

    Monday-PE

    Tuesday-Music 

    Wednesday-Media

                                         Thursday-Art                                  

     Friday-Alternative schedule 

     

School Announcements

JCPS Announcements

  • 2023-2024 School Calendars Approved

    The Johnston County Board of Education approved the 2023-2024 Traditional Staff and Student Calendars at their March Board of Education meeting. 

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  • New Wellness Opportunity for JCPS Students, Staff, and Families

    Johnston County Public Schools is committed to the health, safety, and well-being of our students, staff, and families. With that in mind, we are excited to announce to you our partnership with Care Solace, a mental health care coordination service.

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  • JCPS to hold Job Fair on April 15

    Johnston County Public Schools will hold a Job Fair on Saturday, April 15 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at West Johnston High School.

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  • Updated School Nutrition Information for 2022-23

    We hope that you and your student have already noticed some of the exciting new food and  meal opportunities we are offering in our cafeterias this school year. Our new options will include more fresh produce, vegetarian options, and opportunities for students to customize their meal choice. These new offerings will be available at both breakfast and lunch. 

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  • 2022 Growth Needs Update

    Johnston County Public Schools Chief of Facilities and Construction Brooks Moore presented the 2022 Growth Needs Update to the Johnston County Board of Education at their March meeting.

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